SB1513

Hawaii SB1513 prohibits transferring funds between positions and operating expenses unless it fulfills the legislature's purpose.

Hawaii SB1513 amends Chapter 37, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to prohibit departments and agencies from transferring funds appropriated for positions to operating expenses and vice versa, except to fulfill the legislature's purpose. This follows a December 2024 report from the Department of Human Resources Development identifying 4,085 vacancies, about 24% of civil service positions. The bill aims to ensure funds are used for their intended purpose, addressing a high vacancy rate in public employment positions.